The scale and severity of the digital threat in the Netherlands is still considerable and continues to evolve, said the National Cyber ??Security Center (NCSC) of the Ministry of Justice and Security (J&V). The centre talked of a continuous digital threat to national security. Dutch society and economy have become completely dependent on digital resources. The consequences of attacks and dropouts can be large and even disruptive.

The NCSC has published the Cyber ??Security Assessment Netherlands 2018 (CSAN 2018). This assessment confirms the need to continue investing in the country’s digital security. It shows the urgency for the implementation of measures and investments, as shown in the Dutch Cyber ??Security Agenda (NCSA).